WeeklyTrek #296: The Cast of Star Trek Starfleet Academy Discuss the Series First Two Episodes
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
Release Date: 01/18/2026
WeeklyTrek #298: Star Trek Starfleet Academy Streaming Ratings Trending Higher Than Comparable Trek Shows
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host is joined by to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: (05:44) SlashFilm: (12:51) TrekCore: (20:58) TrekMovie: (26:11) In addition, stick around to hear Kara’s opinion about the use of zippers in the 32nd century, and Alex discuss how much he’s enjoying the story structure of the episodes of Starfleet Academy we’ve seen to date. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show? Tweet to...
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WeeklyTrek #297: Star Trek Section 31 Nominated For Five Razzie Awards
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host is joined by to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: (09:08) TrekCore: (16:53) TrekMovie: (25:29) TrekCore: (34:04) In addition, stick around to hear Lee discuss how he thinks Starfleet Academy could continue to evolve and Alex make fun of people who are deeply offended by Holly Hunter’s performance as Nahla Ake and how she decides to sit on chairs. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to...
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WeeklyTrek #296: The Cast of Star Trek Starfleet Academy Discuss the Series First Two Episodes
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host is joined by co-host to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: (10:07) TrekCore: (20:55) TrekMovie: ” (28:00) TrekMovie: (37:10) In addition, stick around to hear Jodi make a plug for the and Alex reflect on how Starfleet Academy’s optimism is hitting at exactly the right time for…well, everything around us. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at or ...
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WeeklyTrek #295: Alex Kurtzman Says He's "Hopeful" About His Star Trek Future
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host is joined by co-host to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: (07:24) TrekCore: (17:01) TrekMovie: (24:45) TrekCore: (31:34) In addition, stick around to hear Abby discuss her hopes that Star Trek fans will give Starfleet Academy a chance when it premieres next week, and Alex discuss how two of the most negatively discussed moments from the Starfleet Academy promotional campaign don’t actually appear in the show,...
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WeeklyTrek #294: Reflections on Star Trek Starfleet Academy (No Spoilers!)
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres in just one week on Thursday January 15, and WeeklyTrek host Alex Perry hops on for a rare solo episode in which he offers his NO SPOILERS thoughts about the show having seen the first six episodes. Make sure to check out TrekCore's official no spoiler review on the website by Jenn Tifft, but if you're interested in hearing even more reactions to Starfleet Academy, Alex has got you covered! Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at or about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!
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WeeklyTrek #293: 2025 Year in Review
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host is joined by for our annual year in review episode. Look back over the highlights and lowlights in Star Trek news for 2025, as Alex and his guest discuss six of the biggest news stories and moments in the franchise this year. We talk about Star Trek at this moment in time as Skydance begins to expand its control following its merger with Paramount, some of the on screen hits (and one big miss!), and a lot of the great Star Trek merchandise that has arrived this year. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share...
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WeeklyTrek #292: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Wraps Filming on Season 5
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host is joined by to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: (10:39) TrekMovie: (19:06) The Hollywood Reporter: (24:26) TrekCore: (30:44) In addition, stick around to hear Sam discuss what he’s most looking forward to for Star Trek in 2026 and Alex reflect on recent announcement by licensees that they are dropping their Star Trek licenses because of increased costs imposed by Paramount Skydance. *** Do you have a...
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WeeklyTrek #291: Star Trek Starfleet Academy Releases Episode Clip and New 90210 Style Poster
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host is joined by to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: (08:51) TrekMovie: (26:28) TrekCore: (32:59) TrekCore: (40:47) In addition, stick around to hear Jamie ask the question; is it time for someone else to have a shot at running the Star Trek franchise? And also Alex ask the question; Are you wanting someone else to run the Star Trek franchise or are you just exhausted by the social media discourse around new Trek?...
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WeeklyTrek #290: Interview Special: Ben Robinson on Master Replicas Shipping Delays and New Star Trek Merch
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host is joined by Creative Director for a supplemental interview special. Ben re-visits WeeklyTrek approximately every six months to give us the latest updates on Master Replicas’ new Star Trek products, and there’s lots to discuss this month. We begin by talking about the shipping delays Master Replicas have been experiencing in getting pre-orders out to fans and then pivot to discussing Master Replicas’ line of Star Trek action figures, miniature starships, homewares, a new Star Trek: The Next Generation board...
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WeeklyTrek #289: There's a New Star Trek Movie in Development (Again, Again, Again, Again, Again)
WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast
On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host is joined by co-host to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: (07:43) TrekMovie: (14:13) TrekCore: (19:57) TrekCore: (26:13) In addition, stick around to hear Thad signal he’s open for more stunt casting to be used on the Kurtzman-era Star Trek shows, and Alex offers some thoughts on the Voyager Documentary’s delays.. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at or ...
info_outlineOn this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Clonestar Podcast co-host Jodi Pickens to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.
This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:
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TrekCore: INTERVIEW — We Chat with Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter About Their New STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Characters (10:07)
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TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Sandro Rosta and Gina Yashere Beam Aboard STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY (20:55)
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TrekMovie: Exclusive: Tawny Newsome Gives Update On Live-Action Star Trek Comedy – “We’re Ready!” (28:00)
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TrekMovie: STLV 2026 Convention Celebrating Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary Is Close To Selling Out Early (37:10)
In addition, stick around to hear Jodi make a plug for the Star Trek: Voyager “Homecoming” comic series and Alex reflect on how Starfleet Academy’s optimism is hitting at exactly the right time for…well, everything around us.
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Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!